<p>I suggest that you stop trying to think about which is more prestigious, or how either one “looks” and try to dig into which environment would be a better fit for you. They are both fabulous schools and either will be a great preparation to go to any law school. I have a son at Duke and one about to start at Dartmouth and each of them chose the school due to the FIT for them. Dartmouth (IMHO) is smaller and offers a more intimate learning environment with a stronger focus on undergraduate teaching, while Duke is a bit bigger and with broader opportunities for research, tied to their more expansive graduate offerings. The greek/social scene is pretty similar at both schools, although I believe Dartmouth’s greek environment is a bit more open and accepting of everyone. If you can, visit both and decide which feels like a better fit for you.</p>